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what is needed for road trips and standard must have's on a bolt

maybe this topic has been started b4. i tried to find in a search
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posted 19 June, 2006 12:31
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The stuff I would take are;
1. points,condenser
2. plugs
3. a long ignition cable (a set if you are worried)
4. fuel pump
5. a fuel filter or 2 bowl gaskets.
6. 2 gallons of water.
7. can of fix a flat.
8. a length of wire (6 ft.)
9. tube of silicone (please use black) there is a standing joke about people that use red silicone.
10. hand cleaner, rags.
11. a small floor jack, jack stands
12. coveralls
13. tool kit.


what else ?????

I don't think I have any of that but I do carry a cell phone and my trusty AAA card.....the AAA+ variety. That means 100 mile towing. :rolleyes:

The only things that I would add would be jumper cables and/or a portable jumper pack/air compressor. Personally I would rather use a portable compressor over fix a flat, but I work in the tire industry so I know what tire mechanics have to go through to repair a tire with that in it. Some states have banned or have environmental fines on disposing of that stuff.
Slime would be the preferred sealer if you have to use any at all, it's not as toxic and does less damage to the inner liner of the tire.

Hey Toyvo: What's the deal about the red sillycone?

I must need to get out more. I've never heard anything about it.

Many thoughts and stories could be had in the Greasy Spoon swapping roadside stories Im sure!!

In my mind the kit is dependent on these variables: How far do you have to drive and will you be going on back roads or interstate? Will you be driving at all at night? What shape is the truck in to begin with (an ounce of prevention, etc). Off the top of my reeling mind and with the hope that you never need:

1. fan belt.
2. silicone you mention like mega copper or similar gasket in a tube? Yes.
3. JB Weld or similar type epoxy pookie.
4. Fire Extinguisher
5. Flashlight
6. 30w oil
7. tools?...channel locks, c wrench and vise grips go a long way.
8. Gas can.
9. Patience and a sense of humor.

With that I remember springing a water leak in Texas and using black pepper to seal it up!

"All broken down by the side of the road, I never felt so alive or alone". Tom Waits.

Happy Trails!

What about a spare wheel/tire?

I still want to hear about the red RTV, I also hate it. Dave

Whenever I go on a long trip I make sure I have the following stuff with me:

1- jumper cables
2- water (1 gallon distilled)
3- oil & BF (p/s & atf if you need it)
4- spare belt(s)
5- jack & tire iron
6- Tool kit with at least sae box wrenches, pliars, 6" adjustable wrench and screw drivers
7- flashlight (preferrably the beam and florencent one)
8- bungee cord
9- battery terminal cleaning brush
10- some coins (for payphone)
11- a short length of wire
12- a sharp pocket knife
13- replacement fuses & bulbs
14- about 6' of duct tape (good for leaky hoses and other inventive solutions)
15- Automotive fire extinguisher
16- first aid kit
17- disposible camera, paper and pen(for pictures and notes if I have or witness an accident)
18- tire pressure guage
19- cellphone charger
20- church key
21- TP/napkins
22- shop rags & hand cleaner
23- Wire coat hanger (handy for breaking into cars, trussing up exhuast pipes and other things)

For these trucks I'd probably also add a fuel filter, points, condensor, feeler guage and wiper blades (since they're hard to come by).

Most of that stuff is in my cars all the time anyhow, thats just where I keep it. However, I always check it before I go on a trip. I've got AAA also, the trick there is to wait for a coupon to buy it or renew it, you can save 1/2 or more!

For my last car I bought a kit at Costco that had alot of that stuff in it, plus a 12v compressor and tow strap, and space for me to add a few more things.

Once I bought a nice craftsman car tool kit with ratchets, screw drives and wrenches in a compact zipper kit, but it got stolen.

I used to carry a gas can but now I just buy or borrow one at the gas station, or AAA will bring you gas.

There is something I found very useful on long trips: A cellphone antennae. At most major truck stops you can get a Wilson magnetic base cellphone antennae and the adapter to fit the plug on the back of most phones for such antennaes for about $40. It has given me a signal when without it I didn't have one, and made weak signals stronger. Most over the road truckers have 'em and that where I picked up the trick.

ducttape,t.p.

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